Jail Proposal

ASHLAND, Ore. — Ashland City Council members voted “YES” on the jail proposal in a five to one vote Tuesday night. Ashland is one of 11 cities that had to decide if the matter will go before voters. The vote came after …

TALENT, Ore. — Talent City Council members narrowly voted against adopting the new jail proposal in a four to three vote. After hours of discussion, the mayor broke a 3-3 tie by voting no. Jackson County Sheriff Nathan Sickler says the nearly 40-year-old jail …

ASHLAND, Ore. — As Ashland City Councilors were expected to make a key vote in a new jail proposal Tuesday night, once more, no decision was made. Sheriff Nathan Sickler presented the proposal for an 800-bed jail to councilors again but councilors decided …

ASHLAND, Ore. — Ashland City Council is scheduled to vote on the jail proposal Tuesday night, but the vote could be moved. One of the city councilors asked to push the vote to later in the month. The proposal would increase property …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Nearly six months after his efforts were rejected, Jackson County Sheriff Nathan Sickler is pitching his new jail proposal. Over the next six weeks, the sheriff will visit all 11 city councils in Jackson County. They’ll look at …

TALENT, Ore. – Talent City Councilors decided not to vote on a resolution that would move the county’s new jail proposal forward Wednesday night. Jackson County Sheriff Nathan Sickler presented the jail proposal to city councilors last week. There are 11 incorporated …